AN: Thanks for the reviews; time for the men from Tregor to reach Camelot and reveal the truth.

It was two months since Morgana's uprising against Uther and Camelot had just about rebuilt itself. The past two months everyone had pitched in to rebuild their town. The social barriers were broke down as Prince Arthur and the knights worked with the homeowners of Camelot to rebuild the homes which had been burnt or destroyed during Morgana's short but brutal reign. The repairs had meant that many were homeless and were taken in by anyone who could. Elyan, Percival and Gwaine stayed with Gwen while Lancelot stayed with Merlin and Arthur let Leon share his chambers so that refugees could be accommodated within the castle. Over the past two months, the newest knights were welcomed by the people of Camelot as heroes and the eight of them had spent most evenings simply talking and getting to know each other better. They were more than friends; they were family.

Speaking of family; Morgana's imprisoning of Uther meant that while the king was still down, he wasn't out. In the first few days after Arthur and the knights took the throne back; Uther had written to his estranged brother-in-law Lord Agravaine and requested that he come to Camelot in its hour of need. Nobody was aware that Agravaine's true loyalties already lay with Morgana and Morgause and had done ever since she wrote to him after discovering the truth about her parenthood. For the moment Agravaine was keeping up the façade of caring uncle to Arthur and supportive brother-in-law to Uther until the sister's next plan to take back Morgana's rightful throne. As a way of expressing his gratitude, Uther refused to strip the newest knights of their titles; Morgana's actions had hit home the truth that a noble background didn't equate to a noble heart. Uther hadn't fully changed however he was willing to give those who helped Camelot in its darkest hour a chance.

It was a warm summer morning and the people of Camelot were going about their daily routines. The knights were training, the cooks were preparing food for lunch, the townspeople were working at their respective trades, the maids and servants were cleaning the castle. Gwen was helping Merlin beat Arthur's curtains from both the window and the bed.

"Weird to think these get so dusty so quickly." Merlin commented as he beat the bed curtains.

"Um Merlin, you're supposed to remove the curtains from the posters, remember?" Gwen said. Merlin looked at the now dusty bedcovers and swore under his breath.

"Give it here," Gwen said, pushing back the curtains and opening the window. Taking the bedcover she held it out the window and began shaking the dust off it. While her back was turned, Merlin muttered a quick spell and the bed curtains cleaned themselves as the door opened and Arthur returned from training. Thankfully the prince didn't see Merlin using his magic. Gwen pulled the bedcovers back in and smiled at Arthur who grinned back at her. Merlin nodded to himself. Ever since they had kissed in the courtyard; Arthur and Gwen's relationship was known by everyone yet for some reason they felt they needed to maintain their so-called secret relationship even though it had been accepted by everyone. Well Uther and Agravaine 'reminded' Arthur of Gwen's social standing every so often but that was more out of habit than anything else.

"How was training?" she asked.

"Quite good, Lancelot almost knocked Gwaine out with the mace." Arthur replied as he moved behind his screen and Merlin passed him a clean shirt and trousers.

"Is he alright?" Merlin asked.

"It's Gwaine, what do you think?" Arthur replied. Merlin nodded; thinking of the different brawls Gwaine got himself involved in; he was fine. Once he was changed, Arthur gave Merlin a get-out-of-here-now look. Merlin slipped out of the room and Arthur wrapped his arms around Gwen and kissed her cheek.

"You know, Gwaine wasn't the only one injured in training." Arthur said.

"Who else was hurt?" Gwen asked with concern.

"I got a hit to the mouth." Arthur said seriously but with a grin. Gwen smiled.

"Do you want me to kiss it better?" she asked as she kissed him.

The three men rode through the lower town and reached the castle. They looked around the courtyard at the different women; wondering which one was Princess Khione. Oliver dismounted first as a knight walked towards them.

"Can we help you?" Elyan asked.

"We need to speak with Gaius. It's a matter of great urgency." Oliver replied. Elyan studied the men before summoning over a pair of servants, telling them to bring the horses to the stables while he led the strangers into the castle to Gaius' chambers. The physician was studying something in one of his numerous books when the knights knocked on the door and entered.

"Elyan; is there a problem?" Gaius asked.

"There are some men here to see you." Elyan replied as Oliver, Simon and Edwin entered the room.

"Gaius my friend; it's been a long time." Oliver said. Gaius studied his old friend as Elyan left them alone. Gaius looked at Oliver who introduced Simon and Edwin to Gaius.

"Matthias passed away two weeks ago. I think you know why we're here." Oliver said without preamble.

"Of course," Gaius nodded. He knew this day would someday come. Gaius, Tom and Mariam had managed to keep the truth hidden from everyone, especially Gwen for nearly twenty four years. Gwen was completely unaware of her real identity and Gaius knew that Gwen wouldn't react gently to the news that she was in fact royalty.

"So tell us more. You've been cryptic in your letters. Now that we're here can you at least tell us her name?" Oliver probed.

"Her name is Guinevere Leodegrance, her brother is Sir Elyan." Gaius replied.

"The knight who brought us here? I thought she was adopted by a blacksmith and his wife or are things done differently in Camelot?" Simon asked.

"He was knighted during Morgana's reign by Prince Arthur; things are slowly changing in Camelot I'll admit." Gaius answered. The Tregor men nodded.

"We need to meet Kh-Guinevere." Edwin said.

"Well, we'll need to explain to Uther first. Follow me." Gaius said. The four men walked through the castle to the throne room where Uther and Agravaine were discussing a reported sighting of Morgana in the Darkling Woods. Gaius knocked once on the door and walked in, followed by Oliver, Simon and Edwin.

"Gaius, is there a problem?" Uther asked. Gaius turned to Oliver who stepped forward.

"Sire, my name is Oliver, this is Simon and Edwin. We come from the kingdom of Tregor." Oliver said.

"Tregor? It's been a long time since we have had men from your kingdom here." Uther commented.

"Indeed, King Matthias was a harsh and merciless ruler and preferred to alienate us from the other kingdoms. However we are here on official business for our kingdom." Simon said. "King Matthias died two weeks ago following a long illness. He had no heirs and that is why we're here."

"I don't understand." Uther said. All of the men were paying full attention now.

"Before her death, Queen Roseanne gave me her final request. Her final request was that her baby daughter, the Princess Khione, be smuggled out of Tregor and brought to Camelot. As far as we know, she is alive and well." Oliver explained.

"The princess survived? I don't mean to offend but I think I would have known if a princess was living in my kingdom for over twenty years." Uther replied.

"They're right my lord. Princess Khione has been living in Camelot for nearly twenty four years now." Gaius admitted. Everyone stared at him in confusion. Gaius however didn't continue and instead walked to the doors. They couldn't hear what he asked the guards to do but a few minutes later they returned with Arthur, Gwen, Elyan, Lancelot, Gwaine and Merlin. All of them looked confused at being summoned and regarded the three strangers with some apprehension.

"Who are these people, what's going on?" Arthur asked.

"We come from the kingdom of Tregor. We're looking for our lost princess. Although technically with Matthias dead; she's now the queen of Tregor." Oliver explained.

"Princess Khione?" Arthur asked, Uther had told him what had happened in Tregor when he was younger. Uther used the kingdom's takeover by the sorcerer Matthias to show Arthur just how evil those with sorcery were and what they would do to anyone who crossed their way; even royalty. The men nodded and Uther asked Gaius the question they were all dying to know the answer to.

"Gaius, where is Princess Khione? And how on earth did you manage to hide a princess in Camelot for so long?" Uther asked.

"The night that Khione was brought to Camelot; a baby girl baring a slight resemblance to the princess died. Her parents brought her to me but there was nothing I could do. After explaining who the princess was and why she needed to be hidden, the parents agreed to adopt the princess while claiming that she was their daughter. The baby was buried that same night." Gaius paused and looked at Gwen and Elyan. "The dead baby's name was Guinevere."

Gwen looked at Gaius as though he'd grown an extra head. This had to be some sort of mistake or joke. She wasn't a princess. She was born and raised in Camelot. Gwen shook her head.

"You're wrong Gaius," Gwen denied. This was impossible. Gaius had to be wrong. But Gaius was never wrong and he would never lie. Especially about something like this.

"I'm sorry Gwen but you are and always have been Princess Khione." Gaius said. Gwen stared at Gaius before turning to Elyan who looked as confused as she was. Gwen's mind was spinning with what Gaius had said and she did the only thing she could think of doing. She ran out of the room.

"Guinevere!" Arthur called and he went to follow her but Elyan held him back.

"Let her be alone," he said before turning to Gaius. "Tell me everything."

Gaius looked at the men and began fully explaining what had happened on that winter night so many years ago.

AN: So there we are, the truth is out. Chapter 3: reactions to the truth.